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Pomfret School

Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1894
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Campus Size
500

Student Body

Total Students
358 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Pomfret School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
Average Class Size
11 students
Number of AP Courses
55 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Tuition Notes
Tuition for Boarding Students: $72,200 Tuition for Day Students: $46,600
% on Financial Aid
33%
Admissions Director
Susan A. Mantilla-Goin
Admissions Associate
Peter Anderson
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Sports

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Griffin
Mission: Pomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly interconnected society.

Pomfret School develops students who are:
  • Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and obligations with determination, reflecting on success, and developing resilience from failure;
  • Collaborative and Empathic Leadersworking effectively with others in a variety of contexts and a diversity of cultures;
  • Critical Thinkerspursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information with a critical eye; Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions, whether for the marketplace or the human race;
  • Effective Communicatorsconveying the essence of a situation with purpose, clarity, and poise;
  • Respectful and Ethical Citizensconducting themselves with integrity, compassion, and responsibility.
At Pomfret, learning:
  • Is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful;
  • Values diversity in thought, perspective, and expression;
  • Engages not just the mind and the brain, but the heart and the spirit;
  • Happens within a variety of contexts and through multiple instructional approaches;
  • Requires appropriate levels of rigor and challenge to foster growth and develop mastery.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dr. James Rothman ’67 - Sterling Professor of Cell Biology at Yale University Director and founder of the Yale Nanobiology Institute Nobel Prize winner for key molecular machinery discoveries
    • Felice Mueller ’08 - Won a gold medal in the coxless four at the 2013 World Rowing Championships Finished fourth at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro Took bronze in the 2019 World Rowing Cup in Bulgaria
    • Malik Ducard ’91 - Chief content officer of Pinterest Spent more than 10 years in leadership roles at YouTube Author of "Henry's Big Win," winner of the Jessie Redmon Fauset Award for best children's book
    • Chelsea Cutler ’15 - Singer, songwriter, and producer Sold-out nationwide tour for 2020 album “How to Be Human” Over two billion cumulative streams
    • Perla Farias ’80 - Executive of Telemundo Venezuelan-born American television director, producer, and screenwriter Creator of “Juana La Virgen,” redeveloped as “Jane the Virgin” for an American audience
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?
Pomfret School is often viewed alongside schools like Marianapolis Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Pomfret School?
Pomfret School famous alumni include: Dr. James Rothman ’67, Felice Mueller ’08, Malik Ducard ’91, Chelsea Cutler ’15 and Perla Farias ’80.
What sports does Pomfret School offer?
Pomfret School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Pomfret School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.
What is Pomfret School's ranking?
Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pomfret School?
The application deadline for Pomfret School is Jan. 15.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,573 for elementary schools and $39,586 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Connecticut is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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